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Summary

Prom is three days away! Holly J. and Anya both have just-a-friend consolation dates for prom (Sav and Riley respectively)... so where does that leave Fiona? The only consolation date she can think of—Charlie—graduated high school years ago. But maybe it's worth a shot? Anya's reached her goal: she's been accepted into the army! Which means basic training! Starting in two weeks! And Anya can't even do one chin-up! Gulp. Luckily, she knows someone who knows something about training: Owen. Yay, Drew and Katie are prom-bound! Which, as Marisol helpfully informs Katie, means Drew will obviously expect sex. Katie's terrified... she's barely ever even kissed a boy. Will she just have to get over her fears if she wants to keep Drew?

Main Plot

Fiona is out with Anya and Holly J. and she runs into Charlie, who invites her to her art show. Holly J. and Anya turn out to have dates for prom, leaving Fiona alone. Fiona meets Eli at his locker and asks him to prom, which he turns down as he is a server. Eli encourages her to ask Charlie to go with her. Fiona meets Charlie at her art studio and startles her. They discuss their breakup, and Fiona offers to take care of Mr.Tuxedo-Pants. In return, Charlie says she'll go to prom with Fiona. Holly J. meets Fiona at her house, as Fiona cleans (her mom is coming the next day) she tells her she is going to prom with Charlie. Fiona reassures Holly J. that everything is okay. At Charlie's art show, Charlie shows Fiona the portrait she did of her. Charlie goes to seal a deal and Fiona decides to buy the painting. Charlie introduces Fiona to her girlfriend Meredith, to Fiona's shock and disappointment. Fiona takes a drink. Holly J. calls Fiona. She lets the cat leave, and drinks some more.

Sub Plot

Anya shows Riley the acceptance to the army. Riley warns her about the hard work she must do. Anya attempts to train and Owen walks in. She asks him to help her out, which he declines (as he doesn't help cokeheads). He eventually accepts after she says she made it into the military. Owen trains Anya hard, and she gradually gets better. Owen congratulates Anya and she apologizes for her coke use. He compliments her and they tell each other that they will miss the other. When Owen attempts to kiss Anya, she runs off saying she has something to show him. She comes back in her training uniform, saying it's the first time she felt like she deserved to put it on. They get back together, even though she's leaving the day after prom.

Third Plot

Katie and Marisol talk about Drew not accepting their friendship. Drew walks up on them and Katie asks him out for prom. Marisol tells Katie that after prom, Drew will likely try to have sex with her. Marisol tells her to tell Drew she is a virgin and not ready to give that up. Katie tells Drew to get tested, and he is happy because she took charge.

The title of this episode is named after the song "Take a Bow" by Rihanna.

This episode marks the first time Fiona has drank alcohol in three months.

Eli (to Fiona): " Come on there has to be someone you wanna go to prom with. Someone who's not just a friend." Fiona: "Yeah. There is someone." Eli: "A certain scooter riding girl. Name rhymes with Gnarly?"

Eli: "Is there anything I could do to cheer you up?" Fiona: "Be my date to prom?" Eli: "*laughs* Didn't think I was your type." Fiona: "All my friends are going with friend dates this year. You're the only friend I have left at Degrassi." Eli: "Well, friend, I'd love to but I've already weaseled my way in." Fiona: "You got a date?" Eli: "Well not exactly. Adam volunteered us to be servers."

"Princess" by Miss Harmonica

"Broken Rifle" by Evening Hymns

"Go Disco" by Laurell

"Matter Of Time" by Katie Cole

"Wonder" by David Francey - Heard when Fiona was drinking and sets Mr. Tuxedo Pants free.